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DARPA Research Solutions Opening

Due Jun 2, 2027·307 days left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
Department of Defense
Method
Solicitation
Category
NAICS 541715
PIN
DARPA-PA-26-08
Location
Virginia
Posted
Jun 2, 2026
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Description

This Research Solutions Opening (RSO) aims to strengthen the DARPA Program Manager (PM) community by engaging academic researchers capable of addressing DARPA's hard problems. PMs that are passionate about tackling the most complex technical challenges, pushing the boundaries of science and technology, and shaping the future of defense and innovation. Together, through this effort, we will pioneer revolutionary solutions, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and empower the brightest minds to make the impossible possible.

This RSO also seeks to fund the independent research ideas of these passionate researchers. This RSO is limited to Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) candidates and proposals from accredited U.S. colleges and universities.

Documents4
DARPA-PA-26-08.pdfPDF
SAMPLE_OT_R__-_Streamlined-fixed_-_2025.02.28.docxDOCX
Attachment_2_Oral_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template_20260602.docxDOCX
Attachment_1_Written_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template_20260602.docxDOCX

Contact

Name
BAA Coordinator
Address
VA 222032114
Full source recordfrom SAM.gov
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Awardee
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Is Active
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Is Canceled
No
Publish Date
Jun 2, 2026
Descriptions
Content
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Last Modified Date
Jun 2, 2026
Modified Date
Jun 2, 2026
Response Date
Jun 1, 2027
Modifications
Count
0
Response Time Zone
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Response Date Actual
Jun 1, 2027
Solicitation Number
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Organization Hierarchy
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Address
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Address
Zip
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City
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State
"VA"
Country
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Street Address
"675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET"
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Title
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Detail
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Archive
Date
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IVL
Read
Yes
Create
Yes
Delete
Yes
Update
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Solicitation
Deadlines
Response
Jun 1, 2027
Response Tz
America/New_York
Organization Id
500035490
Point Of Contact
Type
primary
Email
DARPARSO@darpa.mil
Full Name
BAA Coordinator
Classification Code
AC11
Solicitation Number
DARPA-PA-26-08
Additional Reporting
none
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DARPA Research Solutions Opening
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Action Date
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Department
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Posted Date
Jun 2, 2026
Categorized By
llm-nc
Detail Fetched
Yes
Office Address
State
VA
Zipcode
222032114
Country Code
USA
History Fetched
Yes
Point Of Contact
Type
primary
Email
DARPARSO@darpa.mil
Full Name
BAA Coordinator
Description Text
This Research Solutions Opening (RSO) aims to strengthen the DARPA Program Manager (PM) community by engaging academic researchers capable of addressing DARPA's hard problems. PMs that are passionate about tackling the most complex technical challenges, pushing the boundaries of science and technology, and shaping the future of defense and innovation. Together, through this effort, we will pioneer revolutionary solutions, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and empower the brightest minds to make the impossible possible. This RSO also seeks to fund the independent research ideas of these passionate researchers. This RSO is limited to Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) candidates and proposals from accredited U.S. colleges and universities.
Resources Fetched
Yes
Response Dead Line
Jun 1, 2027
Full Parent Path Name
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Solicitation Number
DARPA-PA-26-08

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